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Archives for April 27, 2023

The Ritz-Carlton Residence: An Unparalleled Lifestyle by Mag PD

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At the Ritz-Carlton Residence, you’ll have the opportunity to live a life filled with magnificence and luxury. The Mag PD will take you on an adventure.

The Ritz-Carlton Residence offers a lifestyle of unparalleled luxury and exclusivity. Located in the heart of the city, this is an urban oasis that provides residents with access to some of the world’s finest amenities and services.

This article will explore how THE RITZ-CARLTON RESIDENCE by MAG PD elevates urban living through its superior offerings, from world-class dining experiences to exclusive recreational opportunities. [Read more…] about The Ritz-Carlton Residence: An Unparalleled Lifestyle by Mag PD

Staying Warm and Saving Money: Navigating the Warm Home Discount Scheme

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The warm home discount scheme is a UK government initiative that offers eligible low-income and vulnerable energy customers a £140 discount on their energy bills during the winter season.

While customers who receive pension credit automatically qualify for the discount, other qualifying low-income households must apply for it. Their eligibility is subject to their energy provider offering the scheme and availability of funds.

It is important to note that the discount is directly applied to customers’ energy bills rather than being paid out separately. As the energy crisis continues to impact household bills, the warm home discount scheme has gained increased attention from ministers seeking solutions to address the issue. [Read more…] about Staying Warm and Saving Money: Navigating the Warm Home Discount Scheme

The Future of Solar Panel Cleaning: Robots vs Humans

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One of the advantages of solar systems is their minimal maintenance.

This is true, there are no moving parts in the panels that can fail due to friction, they do not wear out, so they can serve for a long time without loss of efficiency.

But often users notice that performance has started to drop. Some even call specialists, believing that something is wrong with the batteries. There’s something wrong with them, they are just dirty.

Solar systems need constant care. It is necessary to clean the surface of the panels at least 2 times a year – in spring and autumn, but it is better to do this more often. [Read more…] about The Future of Solar Panel Cleaning: Robots vs Humans

Exploring the Latest Trends in Botanical Extraction Equipment

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As the demand for botanical extracts continues to rise, the extraction industry is innovating at a rapid pace.

In this article, we will delve into the latest trends in botanical extraction equipment, discussing how these advancements are transforming the extraction process and the quality of the final product.  [Read more…] about Exploring the Latest Trends in Botanical Extraction Equipment

Outrider launches automated trailer inventory management platform

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Outrider, a developer of autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, has released its system for trailer inventory management at distribution yards.

Part of the Outrider System, this patent-pending trailer inventory feature provides real-time tracking of the semi-trailers and containers in yards. This constantly updated intelligence about asset and freight locations enables large, logistics-dependent enterprises to increase the efficiency of their yard operations.

Today’s yard operations require employees to patrol the distribution yard – either on foot or by driving a vehicle – to manually update the locations of trailers in dock spots, parking spots, and storage areas. This data collection process is tedious, error-prone, and quickly outdated, causing frequent shipping delays. [Read more…] about Outrider launches automated trailer inventory management platform

Historical textiles in focus: IDS technology provides technology to preserve priceless artefacts

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New approaches to investigate damage due to environmental fluctuation on textile artefacts by image processing

Preventive conservation plays an important role in the preservation of art and cultural assets. In order to preserve their condition for as long as possible, it is essential to slow down ageing processes and evaluate factors that alter materials.

To do this, it is necessary to grasp and have an holistic understanding of the artefact. Cultural heritage science and engineering methods for understanding material behaviour require an interdisciplinary approach.

Textiles are among the most sensitive art and cultural heritage objects. In the course of their production and handling, their presentation and storage, they are often exposed to influences that can have a damaging effect. [Read more…] about Historical textiles in focus: IDS technology provides technology to preserve priceless artefacts

How Danone created its new automated palletising system with Yaskawa

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When Yaskawa Southern Africa was contacted about Danone’s new automation project in Boksburg, the industrial robotics manufacturer teamed up with one of their preferred suppliers, Tectra Automation, a division of Bosch Rexroth, to offer a turnkey solution.

Yaskawa brought forward its automation expertise to Danone, answering the multinational’s challenge with additional lifting capacity and speed, thanks in no small part to its PL 190 palletising robots. [Read more…] about How Danone created its new automated palletising system with Yaskawa

$90 billion invested in robotics startups in past five years, according to new report

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F-Prime Capital has released its State of Robotics report, which it says provides “comprehensive insight into investment trends and exits”.

Over the past five years, 1,250 robotics companies have generated $20 billion+ of mergers and acquisitions, $15 billon of market cap across public companies, and $100 billion+ of unrealized value from private unicorns alone.

2022 saw a significant pull back in valuations for robotics companies as investors focused on higher revenue predictability and increased capital efficiency, though many companies were able to retain premium valuation multiples. [Read more…] about $90 billion invested in robotics startups in past five years, according to new report

ASRS revenue forecast to reach $1 billion in micro-fulfilment centers

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As retailers build micro-fulfilment centers (MFCs) to augment their distribution networks, automated picking solutions provide the speed and space maximization necessary for e-commerce efficiency and profitability.

According to a report by technology intelligence firm ABI Research, Automated Storage & Retrieval System (AS/RS) revenue within MFCs is expected to reach $1.2 billion by 2027, with uptake primarily seen in the grocery and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industries.

Ryan Wiggin, supply chain management and logistics industry analyst at ABI Research, says: “The need for high-density storage and fast fulfillment capabilities allows technologies to scale down and enable a flexible, bespoke frontline distribution network. [Read more…] about ASRS revenue forecast to reach $1 billion in micro-fulfilment centers

igus unveils ‘first’ industrial robot made of plastic

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igus has unveiled what it says is “the first robot made of high-performance plastic”. At just 8 kg, ReBeL is the lightest in its class: a real lightweight robot.

The compact, space-saving design with an integrated control system in the base opens up completely new fields of application for service robotics.

In collaboration with people, the ReBeL takes on tasks in the event and gastronomy sector, for example as a reliable coffee enricher or as a machine loader in production.

The robot is available as a plug-and-play version with integrated control system and robot software or as an open source version. In addition, users can choose between four or six degrees of freedom and thus adapt the ReBeL to their individual application scenario. [Read more…] about igus unveils ‘first’ industrial robot made of plastic